Android’s native Gallery app, Google Photos, is gearing up for a big upgrade with new Editing UI and features. The new stuff is yet to be rolled out to the public, but the upcoming changes and features have now been leaked.

Google Photos is preparing for a big upgrade, including a Material 3 Expressive redesign and a set of new editing features. The entire interface is going to adapt to Material 3 Expressive, including shapes for the walkthrough, tiles, and buttons.

Google Photos Editor has also reorganized all the existing tools into a row of new sections. The newly deployed editor design now introduces tabs including Auto, Actions, Markup, Filters, Lighting, and Color.

Based on the screenshots mentioned, users may find that some tools have vanished. However, it’s not entirely correct, Google Photos has just simplified access to features by organizing tools in the best preferred way based on feedback.

• Crop – It’s now found under “Actions”
• Tone and Color – These adjustments are now positioned as standalone sections

Source – Android Authority

The new editing interface has added a “Sky styles” option that offers effects like Luminous, Radiant, Vivid, Ember, and more. The selection tray of “Filters” is also more intuitive, delivering easier adjustment to filter strength.

Google Photos’ intelligent Auto editor tool is great. It just doesn’t simply deploy changes based on the image provided, but offers three enhancement options, including Enhance, Dynamic, and AI Enhance, so you get a more precise output.

The new design is bringing Portrait Blur, Eraser, Move, and Reimagine out of the Suggestions tab. It makes them even more useful as an existence in the mainstream feature selection tab, benefiting the broad Android smartphone user base.

Source – Android Authority

Last but not least, the new Search button within the Google Photos editor is a welcome move. If you find it difficult to access a particular editing tool, or you want to jump over there directly, you can just search and get it on the fly.

This small yet bold upgrade significantly improves the usability of the editor app. Note that these features and redesign are currently in development. Google may make them official at the Pixel 10 series launch event in the future.

Source – Android Authority

For years, Samsung Health has been a great free app to track your steps, workouts, sleep, and more. But now, Samsung is thinking about adding a paid subscription plan that would give users access to advanced health features.

This news comes as Samsung announced its new One UI 8 Watch update. The update brings four new health tools – Antioxidant Index, Bedtime Guidance, Running Coach, and Vascular Load. However, not all features will be available on every device.

In a recent interview (via CNET), Dr. Hon Pak, head of Samsung’s Digital Health team, said the company is looking into premium subscription options for the Samsung Health app. It shows that Samsung might bring a paid subscription similar to what Fitbit and Garmin already offer.

Source – Samsung

The basic features in Samsung Health will likely stay free, but more detailed insights and coaching tools could be part of a paid plan. If you buy a newer Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring, you might get these advanced features included.

But if you have an older watch, you may need to subscribe to access them. Samsung hasn’t said how much the plan will cost or when it might launch.

Some of the new features are also being tested under Samsung Health’s “Labs” section. These tools use advanced sensors to measure things like antioxidant levels and heart strain more accurately. While Samsung Health is still free for now, things may change soon. Stay tuned for more information.

Samsung is getting ready to update its Samsung Find app to version 1.7.00.19. This new version will reportedly come with One UI 8 and bring a cleaner and simpler look to the app.

A reliable tipster shared details about the new Samsung Find update, comparing the new version with the older one (version 1.6.00.18). The main change is the improved design, which makes the app easier to use.

In the older version or in One UI 7, the list of devices looked crowded. The icons and names were placed too close together, which made it harder to find and manage your devices quickly. Also, it was not clear which device you were currently using.

The new version changes this. It has more space between each device, so everything looks neater and easier to read. A new label now says “This phone” under the device you are using, along with a green dot and a status like “Now.” This makes it simple to know which device is active.

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The bottom menu with three tabs – People, Devices, and Items, stays the same. But now, the tab you are on is easier to see, which helps with moving around the app.

Even though these changes are small, they make a big difference. The app now feels more modern and user-friendly. Users will be able to find their devices faster and manage them more easily.

Samsung Find version 1.7.00.19 shows a slightly changed UI of the app, which is expected to arrive with the launch of One UI 8. The new look and clear labels will improve the experience for many users. Stay tuned for more information.

If you’re a Samsung Galaxy user who loves customizing your phone, you’ve probably used Good Lock. It gives you control over how your device looks and feels through several modules. Well, Samsung Good Lock just got a fresh update with version 3.0.12.2.

While the Samsung Good Lock 3.0.12.2 update is not a huge update, it brings a couple of small but useful changes that make using the app even better. The new update is available on the Galaxy Store for eligible devices.

With the fresh version, Samsung has made it easier to see which modules have been updated. Good Lock is made up of different modules like LockStar, QuickStar, KeysCafe, NiceShot, and more. Now, you won’t have to think which ones are new or updated; everything is clearer. That means you can explore the latest features faster and keep your phone up to date.

Moreover, the update improves overall app stability. That means the app now runs more smoothly, with fewer crashes or bugs. Whether you’re tweaking your home screen functions or adding cool effects to your lock screen, the whole experience should feel smoother and faster.

You can download the latest version of Good Lock directly from the Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Just check for updates and install the new version. Also, you can download it directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.

Even though this isn’t a major update, it still helps make the app better and easier to use. Install it now and enjoy enhanced features.

If you use Spotify and have a Galaxy Watch, there’s some good news for you. Spotify has added a new feature that gives you better music control on your smartwatch.

Spotify now lets you download playlists to your Galaxy Watch directly from your phone or tablet. This means you don’t have to open the Spotify app on your watch or use its small screen to get music.

Users of the Galaxy Watch can now download playlists directly to any of their logged-in devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. But make sure you’re signed in to the same Spotify Premium account on both your phone and watch.

To use this feature, open the Spotify app on your phone, find a playlist you like, tap the three dots next to it, and choose ‘Download to other devices.’ From the list of devices, tap the download icon next to your Galaxy Watch. The music will start downloading to your watch for offline listening.

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It is worth noting that your watch doesn’t even need to be near your phone when you do this. It works remotely. This feature is also available on iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, not just Galaxy devices.

This new feature was tested on the Galaxy S23 Ultra with One UI 7 and a Galaxy Watch 4 running Wear OS 5. On these devices, this Spotify feature worked smoothly

Aside from this, Spotify has added a ‘Manage Downloads’ option. This shows you which devices have downloaded a playlist. Since Spotify Premium allows downloads on only five devices, this tool helps you stay organized.

If you have a Galaxy Watcha and use Spotify Premium, you can try out this new feature.

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